This reflection is the telling of the one that got away! It is not a big thing in itself but can be massive if you think about it.
Recently I was in my kitchen giving it a clean, as you do, when I came across what I thought was a recent receipt for groceries. I gave it a quick glance before aiming it at the dustbin. However, to my surprise the same said receipt was dated 2018! Really!
Now then, I know I have cleaned and tidied my own kitchen in the past seven years so this was simply the one that got away! Apart from noticing how much food prices have gone up in that time, I started thinking about about time and its importance.
How can I account for the past seven years? I know I had some significant downtime in 2021 for medical reasons. I also know I am no longer a part of the nine-to-five treadmill. Aside from acknowledging the six years added to my age I had to think about this discovery and its implications.
What I discovered is that time really is non-negotiable, it roars on regardless! We should therefore strive to make every single moment count. To make each moment productive and fulfilling. It is irrelevant whether you are young, old or somewhere in between. Wherever you are in life’s journey, time is finite so it is never on your side. What’s more, if we are to have any chance at keeping up with time, it’s vital to respect it.
Ways To Waste Time!
Have you noticed that modern life is filled with ways to rob you of this precious commodity? For example, you buy something online and then you are expected to leave feedback! This can also include a routine visit to the supermarket! What for? So I can tell other shoppers I purchased a bag of apples!
Or you TRY to get through to a company on the phone and you are requested to press various numbers, yet it still takes forever to actually SPEAK to someone.
The best one yet: you are online and the links don’t work or they are very slow to respond!
Actually, I have better things to do with my time!!!
Thank you for stopping by!
Until next time.
Sharon
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The slow or broken links are ones that I can’t understand. In this day and age, that is your customer service face, and it looks incompetent. Robomenus might help keep your labor fees down… Again, this is your public-face and you appear like you couldn’t care less about the customer experience when you use “press this number” menus more than about 2 layers deep. Or, god forbid… a non-native speaker in a call center who’s real name is most definitely not Stanley.
I absolutely agree Michael, with every word! It’s a modern-day nightmare trying to make a simple call! Such a waste of time!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. With best wishes, Sharon 😊
“Time waits for no man” and these days with technology you better run to keep up 😊.
Hi Janice! I totally agree! Technology is moving so fast you definitely have to run to keep up with it! If only it were more perfect!! Thank you so much for reading and commenting. With Best wishes, Sharon
You speak the truth, Sharon! Loved this.
Gwen.
Thank you ever so much Gwen! I’m glad you agree! With best wishes, Sharon
Your words say it all, Sharon.
Thank you so much, Esther! Some things just have to be said! Thanks once again for reading and commenting. With best wishes, Sharon
My least favorite is the amount of people I have to speak to in customer service to get one thing done. The other day it took me talking to seven people on three separate occasions to get a credit card mailed to my summer address. I was undone. The number of errors and inaccuracies that accompanied that one request made me feel like I was on Punked. I couldn’t believe the number of minutes of my life it took to get that one thing done.
Hi Nichelle!! As bad as that is, it sounds about right!!! Why do simple requests have to take so long?!! I hope you have got your card by now!! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. With best wishes, Sharon
Great essay, Sharon! Time is indeed precious, and it’s a shame when it’s wasted by things like corporate nonsense. As for that 2018 receipt’s reappearance, I’m guessing it has something to do with the invisibility cloak in the “Harry Potter” series. 🙂
Hi Dave! You should hear my laughter!!! The receipt and the Harry Potter series!!! Funny!!! Thanks Dave, for reading and for your apt comments! With best wishes, Sharon
You’re very welcome, Sharon! 🙂
“it roars on regardless” It sure does! Love that phrase Sharon. Thank you for sharing your relatable journey and frustrations. 👍🏻 Best to you!
Hi Michele! Time certainly does! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and to comment. Kindest regards, Sharon
You’re very welcome and thank you for the kind reply. 🌻
You are most welcome Michele! 🤗
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Glad you liked Poacher’s Moon, Sharon. So kind to say so!
Gwen.
It was a pleasure to read! I also enjoy walking! Have a great weekend, Gwen!
Glad you liked The Wedding Ring, Sharon. Liked your comment.
Gwen .
You are welcome, Gwen!
Glad you liked THE SOLDIER’S HOME, Sharon. I bed it’s boiling hot in London!
Gwen.
You are welcome dear Gwen! Yes! It’s roasting here in London!! It’s far too hot!! Have a lovely week.
“Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.”, wrote Horace, ” While we speak, time is fleeing away from us. Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future.”
I follow this wise advice, and live in peace, dear Sharon.
Joanna
Thank you so much dearest, Joanna! You have expressed my sentiments perfectly! Have a wonderful day!
Thank you, dearest Sharon, and you are more than welcome!
Joanna